MLB
Colin Rea
Colin Rea
Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 34-152d (Jul 01, 1990)
Exp: 5.057 Years
Country: US
College: Indiana State
Drafted: Round 12 (#383 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Joe Speed
INACTIVE
2024-2025 Extension
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $702,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $702,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $702,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $702,500
Average Salary:
$702,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $555,600 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $555,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,600
Average Salary:
$555,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $545,800 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $545,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,800
Average Salary:
$545,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $510,200 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $510,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,200
Average Salary:
$510,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.057 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,134,255
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$149,754 |
$149,754 |
|
| 2016 | 26 |
 |
Injured
Retained
Retained
|
$175,644 $298,316 $8,364 |
$325,398 $623,714 $632,078 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$545,800 |
$1,177,878 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$250,908 |
$1,428,786 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$133,945 |
$1,562,731 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$15,108 |
$1,577,839 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$556,416 |
$2,134,255 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$6,134,255 |
|
| Total |
$6,134,255 |
$6,134,255 |
||||
| 2025 | 35 |
|
Retained
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$7,134,255 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,420,422 | - | - | $1,420,422 |
| 1 |
|
$8,364 | - | - | $8,364 |
| 1 |
|
$133,945 | - | - | $133,945 |
| 3 |
|
$4,071,524 | - | $500,000 | $4,571,524 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$149,754
|
$149,754 |
$149,754 |
||
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$175,644 $298,316 $8,364
|
$175,644 $298,316 $8,364 |
$325,398 $623,714 $632,078 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$545,800
|
$545,800 |
$1,177,878 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$250,908
|
$250,908 |
$1,428,786 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$133,945
|
$133,945 |
$1,562,731 |
||
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$15,108
|
$15,108 |
$1,577,839 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$556,416
|
$556,416 |
$2,134,255 |
||
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$3,500,000
|
$500,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$6,134,255 |
|
| Total |
$5,634,255 |
$500,000 |
$6,134,255 |
$6,134,255 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
35 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$6,634,255 |
$500,000 |
$7,134,255 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,420,422 | - | - | $1,420,422 |
| 1 |
|
$8,364 | - | - | $8,364 |
| 1 |
|
$133,945 | - | - | $133,945 |
| 3 |
|
$4,071,524 | - | $500,000 | $4,571,524 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
SD |
Mar 29, 2018 - Jun 21, 2018 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2017 |
SD |
Apr 02, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Elbow |
| 2016 |
MIA |
Jul 31, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Elbow |
-
Nov 04, 2024
Milwaukee (MIL) declined a $5.5 million club option for 2025 ($1M buyout)
-
Nov 04, 2024
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Nov 03, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Milwaukee (MIL), including a club option for 2025
-
Sep 26, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Sep 20, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Sep 14, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Sep 02, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Aug 05, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
May 20, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
May 15, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Apr 13, 2023
Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jan 28, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Aug 15, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jan 05, 2021
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Dec 02, 2020
Signed a 1 year $702,500 contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 10, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 26, 2018
Released by San Diego (SD)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $545,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Aug 01, 2016
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Luis Castillo
-
Jul 29, 2016
Traded to Miami (MIA) from San Diego (SD) with Andrew Cashner , Tayron Guerrero and $2.275M for Cashner's salary for Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $510,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 12 (#383 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIL | 32 | 27 | 169 | 83 | 80 | 43 | 135 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 167.7 | 4.29 | 1.26 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | MIL | 26 | 22 | 110 | 65 | 63 | 38 | 110 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 124.7 | 4.55 | 1.19 | 0.60 |
| 2021 | MIL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7.50 | 1.17 | -0.10 |
| 2020 | CHC | 9 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | 5.79 | 1.21 | -0.16 |
| 2016 | SD | 21 | 19 | 102 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 80 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 102.7 | 4.91 | 1.42 | 0.22 |
| 2015 | SD | 7 | 6 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 31.7 | 4.26 | 1.26 | 0.01 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $23,292,660
- Avg. Salary: $11,646,330
- MLB Rank: 117
- SP Rank: 41
Current Contract
- Free Agent: -
- Avg. Salary: -
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Colin Rea to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | 1 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 35 |
| Chris Sale | 2 | $38,000,000 | $19,000,000 | 34 |
| Seth Lugo | 3 | $45,000,000 | $15,000,000 | 34 |
| Averages | 2 | $30,000,000 | $13,666,667 | 34.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Rea's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $28,117,648 | $14,058,824 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Rea statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Paxton
2022-2023
|
9.50 | 5.05 | 4.74 | 1.54 | 2.25 | 0.66 | 2.34 | 1.91 |
|
Chris Sale
2022-2023
|
11.00 | 4.92 | 9.45 | 2.06 | 3.74 | 1.09 | 3.10 | 2.57 |
|
Seth Lugo
2022-2023
|
13.00 | 2.40 | 9.08 | 2.35 | 3.59 | 1.19 | 3.80 | 3.50 |
| Average | 11.17 | 4.12 | 7.76 | 1.98 | 3.19 | 0.98 | 3.08 | 2.66 |
|
Colin Rea
2023-2024
|
24.50 | 5.04 | 7.60 | 2.53 | 4.42 | 1.23 | 4.82 | 1.26 |
| Pct Change | 119.34 | 22.33 | -2.06 | -27.78 | -38.56 | -25.51 | -56.49 | -52.63 |
| Median Prime % Change | -26.65% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.67% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Colin Rea
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $23,292,660 | $11,646,330 |
